Polk County property record for 1356 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,904 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110/01421-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 110/01421-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 736 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 123 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1356 E 13TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 243 CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 243 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202358484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19641 / 944 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031310 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Document Number | 0000042109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20210/292 |
| Instrument | 2025-00042109 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PO BOX 800, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Document Number | 0000058484 |
| Book / Page | 19641 / 944 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00058484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Document Number | 0000058485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00058485 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Document Number | 201900114407 |
| Book / Page | 17919 / 115 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00114407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1356 E 13TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2326 |
| Document Number | 201900114411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00114411 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,700 (+11.87%) Land $21,100 Building $212,600 | $233,700 (+11.87%) Land $21,100 Building $212,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,904.00 (+16.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,900 Land $18,800 Building $190,100 | $208,900 Land $18,800 Building $190,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,342.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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